CNN-News18 stays ahead of competition for 50 weeks in a row

The channel has been on the top position with 35.7% marketshare

New Delhi | 6 April, 2023: As per the latest data released by the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC), CNN–News18 has topped the English news genre consecutively for 50 weeks with a 35.7% market share in India’s TG 2+ segment. (BARC; market share%, TG: 2+, India, Wk 16’22- Wk 13’22, All days, 24 Hrs)

CNN-News18 outperformed top news channels such as Republic TV, Times Now, India Today TV and others. The market share of Republic TV stood at 28%, whereas the market share of Times Now was at 23% and India Today TV at 6.2%.

Speaking on the channel’s leadership, Zakka Jacob, Managing Editor, CNN-News18 said, “I think this is an incredible achievement for CNN-News18. 50 weeks is a half-century in cricketing terms. It’s almost a year of being No.1. This couldn’t have been possible without the loyal and steadfast support of all our viewers. It’s a testimony to sane and sober news without any hyperventilation. It’s also a big thumbs up to the young team at CNN-News18. But we are only getting started. Abhi toh century baaki hai.”

Since BARC resumed ratings for the English news genre in March 2022, CNN-News18 has consistently outperformed its competitors.

CNNNews18’s star studded prime time is also the first choice of viewers. The channel has always focused on news and insightful debates and discussion.

To ensure that the content and presentation of CNN-News18 remain unique and far ahead of its competition, the News18 network has invested heavily in both technology and editorial resources.

News18 brands have enjoyed strong traction across YouTube and social media platforms as their views have grown steadily.

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